is soaking rain, combined with that system in the north, bringing up the level of energy, leading to a powerful snowstorm, potentially a blizzard. snow arrives friday across portions of new england, especially boston here. big-time accumulations expected. multiple feet not out of the question. icy mix likely in new york city that lasts into saturday. back to you. >> thanks for that, jim. >>> the growing controversy of drone attacks on american terror suspects. john brennan, the president's choice to head the cia, is expected to be questioned about the policy today during confirmation hearings and expected to face tough questions over harsh interrogation methods and long detention of suspects without due process. >>> ahead of today's hearing, the white house ordered that top lawmakers be given secret documents about the administration's drone program, this comes days after a group of 11 senators demanded more information, especially about the killing of american citizens. at least one prominent republican is backing the policy. south carolina's lindsay graham says he's 100% behind